Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.





2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.





3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





6. Compress the front brake caliper piston.
6.1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
6.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor.
6.3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
7. Remove the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.





8. Rotate the rear brake caliper downward until it stops.





9. Remove the rear brake pads.





10. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.





11. Remove the retaining clip from the brake caliper.
12. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
13. Using non-lubricated, filtered air, dry the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure

Important: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.





1. Install the brake pad retaining clips on the brake caliper mounting bracket.





2. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Important: Ensure that the retaining clip for the brake pads is properly seated in the brake caliper.





3. Install the retaining clip from the brake caliper.





4. Rotate the rear brake caliper upward until the brake caliper assembly is in the proper position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the brake caliper bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir (if needed).

Caution: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution in Service Precautions.

9. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
10. Burnish the new brake pads.